Guns For Gift Cards - North County 
If you have an unwanted gun, you can turn it in and get a gift card in return, no questions asked. The San Marcos Sheriff's Station is hosting a Guns for Gift Cards event in the North County.
Saturday, May 18
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
San Marcos Sheriff's Station
182 Santar Place, San Marcos
(760) 510-5200
The Sheriff's Department will utilize asset forfeiture funds to purchase the gift cards. $50 will be given for shotguns, handguns and rifles and $150 for assault weapons. There is a limit of $150 worth of gift cards per vehicle. The gift cards can be redeemed at area Walmarts. Anyone participating should place the unloaded firearms in the trunk of their cars. A uniformed deputy or police officer will give instructions at the location. All weapons collected will be destroyed.
This event is being held in partnership with the Vista Sheriff's Station, District Attorney's Office, Escondido Police Department, Oceanside Police Department, Carlsbad Police Department, and the Palomar College Police Department.
Address/Location
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
9621 Ridgehaven Ct
San Diego, CA 92123
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 858-565-5200
San Marcos Sheriff's Station
760-510-5200
182 Santar Pl
San Marcos, CA 92069